Compassion and Choices is a national organization that is “committed to helping everyone have the best death possible.”
In Massachusetts, Compassion and Choices is working on legislation that would offer end of life choices. ESB has advocated for the passage of this legislation.
To get involved, visit
Move to Amend is a national organization with a local chapter in Greater Boston. Several ESB members are active in this group. The fundamental principles of the group are:
The group advocates changes to the Constitution that would deny corporations the rights that are granted to individuals. They further believe that it is in the best interests of the nation to allow Congress to regulate excessive election spending.
The group holds monthly meetings, usually in Cambridge. Visit for updates. The next meeting is at 7PM on March 20, 2014, in the Democracy Center on Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge.
In March, Gillian Mason of Jobs with Justice spoke to ESB about the campaign to raise the minimum wage in Massachusetts. The organization is fighting for workers rights and a just economy. It is working to improve labor practices of large employers like Walmart, to further protections for immigrant workers, to transform the long- term care system in the country, and to reform student debt.
To get involved with Jobs with Justice, visit their site at: .
In March, Barbara Dougan of FAMM spoke to ESB about the problem of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes, which overcrowd our prisons with non-violent offenders, and destroy the lives of disadvantaged individuals.
FAMM has a variety of ways to get involved. You can make a donation, join their mailing list to stay up to date on sentencing laws, and learn how to advocate for change.
Visit for details.